Gangtok Phuentsholing Thimphu Paro tour in Sikkim Bhutan

Tour Package : Gangtok Phuentsholing Thimphu Paro Tour 9N 10D
Itinerary Code : M2A-GANBHU-910
Places Covered : Phuentsholing - Paro - Drugyal Dzong - Ta Dzong - Chele La Pass (Haa Valley View)
Duration : 9 Nights / 10 Days

Itinerary Gist : New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri – Gangtok (02 Nights) - Phuentsholing (01 Night) Thimphu (02 Nights) - Paro (03 Nights) – Phuentsholling (01 Night) - New Jalpaiguri Railway Station (NJP) / Bagdogra Airport (IXB) / Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus (Junction) / Siliguri

Day 1 Arrival and Transfer to Gangtok – Our representative will be there to receive the Guest at Bagdogra Airport - He will be assisting for the transfer to Gangtok. Gangtok the capital of Sikkim Suits all from tranquility to adventure, land of monastery, mystic rituals & festivals at an height of 1670 meters / 5480 feet and is the most visited spot of India - It is one of the most beautiful town with varieties of Rhododendron, Orchids and butterflies - Nearly 120 kilometers 05-06 hours drive - Check into hotel - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok

Day 2 Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir (Nathu La add on tour - supplementary cost required) – Morning breakfast at hotel - Excursion to Tsomgo Lake & Baba Mandir memorial - nearly 40 kilometers - The Lake is oval shaped lake nearly 50 feet deep - Generally covered in snow for most of the year the year. This lake is home to the Brahmini ducks & many migratory birds - Nearby is the sacred Baba Mandir known to be a very holy site for all - Nathu La Pass to Republic of China is nearly 20 kilometers and is Add On tour (supplementary cost needed) - Back to Gangtok - Evening free to roam around M G Road (Mall) or local Shopping center - Over Night stay at Gangtok

Day 3 Transfer to Phuentsholing (250 Kms - 7/8 Hrs) – Phuentsholing / Phuntsholing, the second largest town in Bhutan is on the Indian border, next to the town of Jaigaon - Phuentsholing is the point of entry for travelers to Bhutan - Check into Hotel - Evening free to stroll around the area or market at Phuentsholling - Night Stay at Phuentsholling / Jaigaon

Day 4 Transfer to Thimpu – Processing of Paper work for Tourist Permit at Phuentsholling - After processing of Tourist Permit at Phuentsholing - Transfer to Thimphu - It is approximately 175 kilometers and is nearly 06 hours drive from Phuentsholing town - Thimphu is the capital and largest city of Bhutan - It has a population of 104,200 - On Road Water Falls & Natural Sightseeing, Chukha Dam (Top View) En-route - Check-In at Hotel - Overnight Stay at Thimpu

Day 5 Thimpu Sightseeing – Go for Major Sightseeing Covering 1) Buddha Point, 2) BBS Tower, 3) Tashicchhoe Dzong, 4)The Memorial Chorten, 5) National Library, 6) The Institute of Traditional Medicine, 7) Centenary Farmer Market, 8) Changlimithang Stadium, 9) School of Arts & Crafts, 10) Handicraft Institute, 11) Zangthopelri Lhakhang, 12) Motithang Takin Reserve (Takin Zoo), 13) Semtokha Dzong - In Evening: Stroll Through The Market of Thimphu - Overnight Stay at Thimpu

Day 6 Excursion to Punakha & Transfer to Paro – After Breakfast: Transfer to Punakha - It is approximately 90 kilometers and is nearly 03 hours from Thimphu - Punakha is the administrative centre of Punakha dzongkhag, districts of Bhutan. Punakha was the capital of Bhutan - It Has a population of 25,700 - Wangdue Phodrang is a town and capital (Dzongkhag Thromde) of Wangdue Phodrang District in central Bhutan - It Has a Population Of 34,300 - Enroute Visit 1) Dochu la Pass, 2) Punakha Dzong - Transfer to Paro - Paro is Destination Of Scenic Beauty, The Only International Airport of Bhutan in Paro - It Has a Population of 39,800 - It is approximately 145 kilometers and is nearly 04 hours from Punakha & Wangdue - Overnight Stay at Paro

Day 7 Paro Sightseeing – Paro is a town and seat of Paro District, located in the Paro Valley of Bhutan. It is a historic town with many sacred sites and historical buildings scattered through the area - After Breakfast: Visit 1) Drukgyal Dzong, 2) View of Taktsang Monastery, 3) Kichulanka Monastery, 4) Ta Dzong, 5) Paro Rinpung Dzong (Museum) - Overnight Stay at Paro

Day 8 Trek to Taksang Monastery (6 - 7 Hrs Round Trek) – Early morning breakfast - About 10 kilometres outside Paro is the famous Taktshang (Tiger’s Nest) Hermitage on the face of a sheer 1000 metre / 3281 foot cliff - The place is highly sacred to the Bhutanese in that they believe Guru Rinpoche, the father ofBhutanese Buddhism landed here on the back of a tigress - The trek to Tiger's nest monastery takes about three hours one way - A scenic view of the town of Paro can be seen from the Tiger's nest - A 16 kilometre road passes up the valley to the ruins of another fortress-monastery, Drukyel Dzong, which was partly destroyed by fire in 1951 - Night Stay at Paro

Day 9 Transfer from Paro to Phuentsholing – After Breakfast - Next start for Phuentcholing transfer - approximately 225 kilometers, 07 hours drive by road - After breakfast, drive to Phuentsholing en route - Thimpu / Phuentsholing road was built in 1962 by Dantak, the Indian Border road organization - The drive on this route is very pleasant with numerous scenic spots en route - Arrive Phuentsholing - Check into the hotel / resort - Overnight at the hotel in Phuentsholing / Jaigaon

Day 10  Transfer from Phuentsholing to Bagdogra Airport / NJP/ Ssiliguri - Early morning start for transfer to NJP/Bagdogra Airport/Siliguri - approximately 175 kilometers, 04 - 05 hours drive by road - The drive on this route is very pleasant with numerous scenic spots en route - Arrive Siliguri/Bagdogra Airport / NJP Station - Tour ends